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7 killed in China

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In China, at least seven people have been killed in a landslide in north Shanxi province. Local media reported that the landslide happened last evening, reducing several residential buildings to rubble.

Sixteen people had been pulled out of the debris and sent to hospital. Thirteen others have been reported missing.

Hundreds of policemen and medical personnel are on site to help with the rescue effort.